The Art of Color Mixing in Painting

In painting, colors mix to create new ones through the blending of primary colors—red, blue, and yellow. Combining these primary colors produces secondary hues: red and yellow yield orange, red and blue create purple, and blue and yellow result in green. Tertiary shades then arise from mixing primary and adjacent secondary colors. By adjusting the proportions and hues, artists achieve an extensive color palette. Understanding color theory and mixing is fundamental in creating diverse and vibrant paintings, offering artists a broad spectrum for artistic expression and visual impact.